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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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