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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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