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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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