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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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