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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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