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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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