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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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