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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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