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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes 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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