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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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