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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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