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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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