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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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