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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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