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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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