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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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