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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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