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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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