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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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