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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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