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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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