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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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