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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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