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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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