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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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