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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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