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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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