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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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