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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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