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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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