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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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