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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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