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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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