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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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