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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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