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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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