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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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