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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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