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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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