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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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