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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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