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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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