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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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