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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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