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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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