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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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