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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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