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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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