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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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