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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate 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 online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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