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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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