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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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