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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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