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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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