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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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