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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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