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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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