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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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