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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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