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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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