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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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