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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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