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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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