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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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