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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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