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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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