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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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