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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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