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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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