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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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