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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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