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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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