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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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