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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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