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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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