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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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