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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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