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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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