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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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