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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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