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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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