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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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