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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need 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 topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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