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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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