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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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