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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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