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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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