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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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