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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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