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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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