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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education