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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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