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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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