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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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