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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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