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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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