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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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