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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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