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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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