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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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