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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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