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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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