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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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