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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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