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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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