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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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