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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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