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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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