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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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