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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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