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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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