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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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