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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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