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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 (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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