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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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