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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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