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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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