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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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