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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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