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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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