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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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