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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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