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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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