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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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