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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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