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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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