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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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