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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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