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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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