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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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