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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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