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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative 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 definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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