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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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