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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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