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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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