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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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