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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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