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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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