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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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