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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners 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 variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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