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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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