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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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