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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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