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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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