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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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