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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies 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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