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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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