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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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