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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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