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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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