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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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