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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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