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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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