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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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