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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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