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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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