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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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