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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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