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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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