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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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