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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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