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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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