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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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