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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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