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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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