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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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