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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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