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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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