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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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