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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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