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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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