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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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