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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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