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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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