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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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