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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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