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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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