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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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