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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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