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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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