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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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