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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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