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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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