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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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