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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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