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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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