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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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