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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting 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 analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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