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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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