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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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