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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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