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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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