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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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