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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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