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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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