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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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