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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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