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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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