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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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