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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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