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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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