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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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