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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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