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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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