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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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