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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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