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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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