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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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