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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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