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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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