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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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