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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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