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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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