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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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