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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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