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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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