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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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