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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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