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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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