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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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