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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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