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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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