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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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