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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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