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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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