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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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