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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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