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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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