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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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