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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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