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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing 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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