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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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