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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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