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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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