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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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