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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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