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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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