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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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