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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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