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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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