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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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