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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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