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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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