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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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