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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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