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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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