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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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