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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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