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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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