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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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