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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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