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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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