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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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