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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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