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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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