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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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