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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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