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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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