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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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