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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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