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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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