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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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