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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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