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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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