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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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