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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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