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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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