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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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