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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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