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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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