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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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