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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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