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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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