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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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