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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses 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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