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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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