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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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