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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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