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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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