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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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