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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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