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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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