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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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