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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge 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 definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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