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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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