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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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