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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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