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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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