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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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