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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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