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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the 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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