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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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