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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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