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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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