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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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