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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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