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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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