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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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