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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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