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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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