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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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