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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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