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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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