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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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