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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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