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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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