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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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