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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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