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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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