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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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