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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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