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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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