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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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