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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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