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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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