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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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