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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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