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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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