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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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