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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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