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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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