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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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