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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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