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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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