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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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