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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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