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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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