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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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