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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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