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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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