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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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