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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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