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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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