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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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