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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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