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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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