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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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