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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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