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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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