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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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