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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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