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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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