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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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