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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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