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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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