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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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