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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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