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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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