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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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