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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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