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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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