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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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