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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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