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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information 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 investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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