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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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