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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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