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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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