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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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