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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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