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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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