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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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