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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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