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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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