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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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