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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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