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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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