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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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