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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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