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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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