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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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