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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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