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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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