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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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