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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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