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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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