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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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