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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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