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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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