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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches 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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