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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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