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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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