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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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