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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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