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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor 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 education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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