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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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