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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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