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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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