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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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