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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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