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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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