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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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