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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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