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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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