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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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