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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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