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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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