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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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