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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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