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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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