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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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