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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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