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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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