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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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