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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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