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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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