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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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