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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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