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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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