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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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