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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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