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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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