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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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