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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores 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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