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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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