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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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