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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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