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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the 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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