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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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