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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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