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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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