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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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