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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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