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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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