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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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