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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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