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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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