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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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