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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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