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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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