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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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