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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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