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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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