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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner 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 procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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