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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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