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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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