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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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