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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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