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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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