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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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