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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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