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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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