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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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