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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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