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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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