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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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