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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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