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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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