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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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