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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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