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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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