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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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