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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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