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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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