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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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