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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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