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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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