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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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