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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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