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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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