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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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