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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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