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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently 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 must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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