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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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