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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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