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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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