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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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