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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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