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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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