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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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