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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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