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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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