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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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