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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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