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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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