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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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