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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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