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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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