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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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