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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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