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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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