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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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