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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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