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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 (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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