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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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