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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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