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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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