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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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