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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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