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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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