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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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