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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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