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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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