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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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