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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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