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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major 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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