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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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