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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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