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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews 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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