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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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