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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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