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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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