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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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