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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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