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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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