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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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