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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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