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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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