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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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