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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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