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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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