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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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