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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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